Κιχώριο

Cichorium intybus Asteraceae

Nutrition per 100g

96.0
kilojoule
Calories
1.7
gram
Protein
0.300
gram
Fat
4.7
gram
Carbs
4.0
gram
Fiber

Full Nutrition Breakdown per 100g

Other

Water 92.0 gram
Energy 23.0 kilocalorie
Energy 96.0 kilojoule
Protein 1.7 gram
Total lipid (fat) 0.300 gram
Ash 1.3 gram
Carbohydrate, by difference 4.7 gram
Fiber, total dietary 4.0 gram
Sugars, total including NLEA 0.700 gram
Calcium, Ca 100.0 milligram
Iron, Fe 0.900 milligram
Magnesium, Mg 30.0 milligram
Phosphorus, P 47.0 milligram
Potassium, K 420.0 milligram
Sodium, Na 45.0 milligram
Zinc, Zn 0.420 milligram
Copper, Cu 0.295 milligram
Manganese, Mn 0.429 milligram
Selenium, Se 0.300 microgram
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 24.0 milligram
Thiamin 0.060 milligram
Riboflavin 0.100 milligram
Niacin 0.500 milligram
Pantothenic acid 1.2 milligram
Vitamin B-6 0.105 milligram
Folate, total 110.0 microgram
Folate, food 110.0 microgram
Folate, DFE 110.0 microgram
Choline, total 12.8 milligram
Vitamin A, RAE 286.0 microgram
Carotene, beta 3430.0 microgram
Vitamin A, IU 5720.0 International Unit
Lutein + zeaxanthin 10300.0 microgram
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 2.3 milligram
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 298.0 microgram
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.073 gram
SFA 14:0 0.004 gram
SFA 16:0 0.062 gram
SFA 18:0 0.003 gram
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.006 gram
MUFA 18:1 0.006 gram
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.131 gram
PUFA 18:2 0.112 gram
PUFA 18:3 0.019 gram
Tryptophan 0.031 gram
Threonine 0.047 gram
Isoleucine 0.101 gram
Leucine 0.074 gram
Lysine 0.067 gram
Methionine 0.010 gram
Phenylalanine 0.041 gram
Valine 0.077 gram
Arginine 0.124 gram
Histidine 0.029 gram

Bioactive Compounds

Flavanone Contains lipid Contains polysaccharides Contains Sucrose Contains lipopolysaccharide Contains phenolic acids Contains Ethanol Contains Anthocyanins Contains polyphenols Contains Chlorogenic Acid Contains inulin Contains Caffeic Acid Contains Chlorophyll Contains (-)-Chicoric acid Contains

Health Conditions

avoid Acute Kidney Injury via lipopolysaccharide · evidence: limited
encourage Hypertension via Chlorogenic Acid · evidence: limited
avoid Hypertension via Sucrose · evidence: limited
encourage Hyperuricemia via Anthocyanins · high · evidence: limited
encourage Hyperuricemia via Flavanone · evidence: limited
encourage Metabolic Syndrome via Anthocyanins · high · evidence: limited
encourage Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease via Anthocyanins · evidence: limited
encourage Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease via Flavanone · moderate · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via Anthocyanins · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via Flavanone · moderate · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via phenolic acids · moderate · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via polyphenols · evidence: limited
encourage Osteoporosis via Flavanone · evidence: limited
avoid Pancreatitis via Ethanol · evidence: limited
avoid Peptic Ulcer Disease via Ethanol · high · evidence: limited
encourage Peptic Ulcer Disease via Flavanone · evidence: limited
encourage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus via Flavanone · high · evidence: limited
encourage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus via polyphenols · evidence: limited
encourage Ulcerative Colitis via polyphenols · high · evidence: limited

Research

59 studies discovered for Κιχώριο.

Nutraceutical Potential of Leafy Vegetables Landraces at Microgreen, Baby, and Adult Stages of Development.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023 Aug 23 · PMID 37685105

Phytochemicals as inhibitors of pathogenesis to combat ostertagiosis, toxocariasis, trichostrongylosis and trichuriasis in cattle: A systematic review.

Microbial pathogenesis · 2026 May · PMID 41747782

Polyphenol-Enriched Extracts from Leaves of Mediterranean Plants as Natural Inhibitors of Monoamine Oxidase (MAO)-A and MAO-B Enzymes.

Nutrients · 2025 Dec 20 · PMID 41515140

Pasture species selection for free-range egg production systems: Implications for laying performance, egg quality, hen welfare, and soil functioning.

Poultry science · 2026 Jun 10 · PMID 42335729

Synergistic curative effects of and against , the causal agent of tomato leaf spot disease.

Frontiers in plant science · 2025 · PMID 41451272

Combating multidrug-resistant bacteria and associated virulence factors using Cichorium intybus extract: integrated microbiological characterization, phytochemical profiling, cytotoxicity assessment, and mechanistic insights.

Scientific reports · 2026 May 26 · PMID 42191794

Effects of UV-B radiation distance on morphological and biochemical traits of chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) in an aeroponic system.

Scientific reports · 2026 May 06 · PMID 42091939

Environmental and Cultivation Effects on Growth and Phytochemical Profiles of Chicory ( L.) in Soil, Hydroponics, and Aquaponics.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 Mar 21 · PMID 41901493

LC-MS/MS Analysis and Preliminary Screening of Antidiabetic, Anti-Obesity, and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Turkish Plants.

Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026 Mar · PMID 41830527

A Review and Survey of Local Eastern Kentucky Medicinal Plants and Their Pharmacological Benefits.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Oct 16 · PMID 41157739

Pancake evaluation, phytochemical characterization, and therapeutic potential of L. herb: a focus on antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticholinesterase activities.

Natural product research · 2025 Oct 13 · PMID 41082351

Isolation, Characterization, Molecular Docking, and Antioxidant Evaluation of Esculetin Derived from Cichorium intybus Seeds.

Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry · 2025 Oct 03 · PMID 41051045

Phytochemical Profile and Analgesic Properties of Chicory Root Extract in the Hot-Plate Test in Mice.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2025 Jul 02 · PMID 40650164

Balancing the Oral Redox State: Endogenous and Exogenous Sources of Reactive Oxygen Species and the Antioxidant Role of Lamiaceae and Asteraceae.

Dentistry journal · 2025 May 21 · PMID 40422642

Evaluation of Inulin and Polyphenol Content and the Cytotoxicity of L. var. Root Extracts Obtained by Pectinase- and Pressure-Assisted Extraction.

Nutrients · 2025 Mar 16 · PMID 40292483

Insights into the role of bioactive plants for lambs infected with parasite.

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025 · PMID 40144521

Blue and red LEDs modulate polyphenol production in Precoce and Tardiva cultivars of L.

Frontiers in plant science · 2025 · PMID 40061038

Aldose reductase inhibitory and antiglycation properties of phytoconstituents of Cichorium intybus: Potential therapeutic role in diabetic retinopathy.

International journal of biological macromolecules · 2024 Oct · PMID 39002911

Phytochemistry, pharmacological applications, and therapeutic effects of green synthesized nanomaterials using Cichorium species-a comprehensive review.

Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2024 Nov · PMID 38900250

Influence of Abiotic and Biotic Elicitors on Organogenesis, Biomass Accumulation, and Production of Key Secondary Metabolites in Asteraceae Plants.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2024 Apr 10 · PMID 38673783

Foliar-applied silicate potassium modulates growth, phytochemical, and physiological traits in Cichorium intybus L. under salinity stress.

BMC plant biology · 2024 Apr 16 · PMID 38627611

The Therapeutic Potential of Two Egyptian Plant Extracts for Mitigating Dexamethasone-Induced Osteoporosis in Rats: Nrf2/HO-1 and RANK/RANKL/OPG Signals.

Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 Jan 01 · PMID 38247490

Computational exploration of microsomal cytochrome P450 3A1 enzyme modulation by phytochemicals of Cichorium intybus L.: Insights into drug metabolism.

Biopharmaceutics & drug disposition · 2024 Feb · PMID 38243990

Polyphenols in Agricultural Grassland Crops and Their Health-Promoting Activities-A Review.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023 Nov 14 · PMID 38002180

Microbial Biotransformation of Chicory by : In Vitro Implications for Obesity-Related Psoriasis.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2025 Oct 27 · PMID 41226468

Light spectrum differentially modulates physiology and secondary metabolism in underutilized leafy greens grown in aeroponics.

Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB · 2025 Dec · PMID 41014951

Chicoric acid ameliorates rat salpingitis by inhibiting the Nrf2/Notch1 signaling pathway.

European journal of pharmacology · 2025 Sep 15 · PMID 40701268

Functional Fruit Snacks Enriched with Natural Sources of Fructooligosaccharides: Composition, Bioactive Compounds, Biological Activity, and Consumer Acceptance.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Jun 07 · PMID 40572473

Sustainable Polyphenol-Rich Extracts from Agricultural By-Products: Infectivity Inhibition Potential for Human Coronavirus 229E.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Apr 17 · PMID 40333750

Biological potential and therapeutic effectiveness with diverse signaling pathways of phyto-product chicoric acid: a comprehensive review with computational evidence.

Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025 Jul · PMID 40014130

Urban Flora Riches: Unraveling Metabolic Variation Along Altitudinal Gradients in Two Spontaneous Plant Species.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 Feb 27 · PMID 38475503

Comprehensive metabolite and biological profile of "Sulmona Red Garlic" ecotype's aerial bulbils.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2024 Jan · PMID 38129017

Comparative polyphenolic profiling of five ethnomedicinal plants and their applicative potential in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2024 Feb 10 · PMID 37939910

Antidiabetic Effect of Combined Leaf Extracts of L., L., and L. in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats.

Journal of medicinal food · 2024 Apr · PMID 37801671

Optimized Extraction of Polyphenols from Unconventional Edible Plants: LC-MS/MS Profiling of Polyphenols, Biological Functions, Molecular Docking, and Pharmacokinetics Study.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023 Sep 19 · PMID 37764478

Suppression of Quorum-sensing-regulated Virulence and Biofilm Formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa by the Extract of Cichorium intybus Root.

Current pharmaceutical biotechnology · 2026 Apr 23 · PMID 42083356

The Wild Plants from the Family Asteraceae That Are Traditionally Used for Food in Sicily and Bulgaria and Their Health Benefits.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 Mar 11 · PMID 41897716

Cichoriin suppresses hepatic lipid accumulation and fibrosis in mice metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis via the AMPK pathway.

Biochemical pharmacology · 2026 Mar · PMID 41386558

Plant Metabolome Between Root and Aerial Parts of L. and Anti-Hyperuricemia Mechanisms Based on Cell Metabolomics.

Metabolites · 2025 Nov 06 · PMID 41295312

Integrated multi-omics unravels bioactive metabolic networks during red chicory heading.

Food chemistry · 2025 Nov 30 · PMID 40737920

Integrated transcriptome and metabolome analysis provides insights into anthocyanin biosynthesis in Cichorium intybus L.

BMC plant biology · 2025 Apr 01 · PMID 40165067

Pomegranate Juices: Analytical and Bio-Toxicological Comparison of Pasteurization and High-Pressure Processing in the Development of Healthy Products.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Jan 18 · PMID 39856982

RED light promotes flavonoid and phenolic accumulation in Cichorium spp. callus culture as anti-candida agent.

Scientific reports · 2025 Jan 16 · PMID 39820743

Comparative Analysis of Polysaccharides from Chicory Roots and Aerial Parts Reveals Comparable Cytoprotective Effects Associated with MAPK/NF-κB Signaling.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2026 Feb 28 · PMID 41828526

Chronoregulatory and neuroprotective effects of yeast β-glucan against systemic inflammation.

Carbohydrate polymers · 2026 Apr 15 · PMID 41679815

Combining chicory root pulp with yeast selenium: a novel strategy for improving egg quality, enhancing immune function, and promoting gut health in laying hens.

Poultry science · 2025 Dec · PMID 41130046

Comparison of effect of massage or chicory bath on bilirubin levels in term newborns undergoing phototherapy: a randomized clinical trial.

BMC pediatrics · 2025 Oct 06 · PMID 41053652

Investigation of Pharmacological Mechanisms and Active Ingredients of L. in Alleviating Renal Urate Deposition via lncRNA H19/miR-21-3p Regulation to Enhance ABCG2 Expression.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2025 Aug 15 · PMID 40869211

Investigation of the Antioxidant and Cellular Toxicity Activities of Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Extract on a Liver Cancer Cell Line.

Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR · 2025 · PMID 40718458

Integrating network pharmacology and in vivo evaluation reveals chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) extract activates autophagy to alleviate fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome in laying hens.

Poultry science · 2026 Jun 14 · PMID 42330767

A review of plant-derived products regulating amyloid beta-degrading enzymes in Alzheimer's disease.

Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2026 Jun · PMID 41886952

Metabolic Profiling of Sugarloaf Chicory Roots: Structural Assignment of Sesquiterpene Lactone Conjugates and Response to Reduced Irrigation.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 Feb 19 · PMID 41752490

Exploring the microbiota-skin-brain axis: Chicory extract biotransformed into a postbiotic neurocosmetic enhancer of social and sensory experience.

International journal of cosmetic science · 2026 Jun · PMID 41427825

α-Glucosidase Inhibition-Guided Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Reveal the Antidiabetic Potential of as a Functional Food.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2025 Sep 28 · PMID 41096765

Dual Protective Effects of Postbiotics and L. Mixture in the Sarcopenic and Inflammatory Models.

Biomedicines · 2025 Aug 22 · PMID 41007610

A Comprehensive Molecular Dynamic Simulation Study of Plant Bioactive Phytoconstituents as Inhibitors for SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease and Spike (S) Glycoprotein.

Current computer-aided drug design · 2025 Jun 30 · PMID 40605155

Chicory () Leaves Extract: Phenolic Composition, Antibacterial Activity, and Antioxidant Capacity Assessment.

Food science & nutrition · 2025 Jul · PMID 40599358

Coffee and chicory blend: properties, nutrition, and health implications.

Journal of food science and technology · 2025 Jul · PMID 40538962

Anxiolytic Effects of L. Oligo-Polysaccharides by Modulating Gut Microbiota, Neuronal Signaling Pathways, and Neuroinflammation in Chronic Sleep Deprivation-Stressed Mice.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 May 23 · PMID 40509387

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